Corbynmania facts for kids

A rally in Bristol during Corbyn's leadership campaign in 2016

Corbynmania is enthusiastic support for Jeremy Corbyn who was elected as leader of the Labour Party in 2015.

His authentic, informal style and radical policies appealed to many of the young new members who had joined after the membership fee had been reduced to £3. Hundreds of supporters turned out to hear him speak at the hustings across the nation and their enthusiastic reception and support for him was dubbed "Corbynmania" by the press.

A chant of "Oh, Jeremy Corbyn" has now been adopted as an anthem or chorus by his supporters. This is sung in the style of "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes. It attracted especial attention at the Glastonbury festival of 2017, where Corbyn appeared and spoke to the crowds.

Images for kids

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  Corbyn in 2006

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  Corbyn speaking at an anti-drone strike rally organised by the Stop the War Coalition in 2013

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  Corbyn addressing London's People's Assembly Demonstration in June 2014

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  Corbyn speaking at the #StopTrident rally at Trafalgar Square on 27 February 2016

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  Corbyn and Hilary Benn meet with President Obama in April 2016

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  Corbyn at the 2016 Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival

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  Corbyn at a leadership election rally in August 2016

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  Corbyn with members of his Shadow Cabinet in EventCity, Greater Manchester, at the Labour Party 2017 General Election Launch

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  Corbyn in Shropshire in 2017, meeting local councillor Beryl Mason and former MEP David Hallam

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  Corbyn launching the Labour Party's Charter for the Arts in November 2019

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  Corbyn campaigning in the December 2019 general election at Nottingham Castle

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  Corbyn spoke at a series of anti-Iraq War demonstrations

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  Corbyn meets the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi in 2019